"Never underestimate the motivation of the forces that are fighting our unions."
Steven Kreisberg, AFSCME
The theme of the 99th AGM was “Crossroads,” alluding to the choice that lies before PIPSC and the labour movement.

On behalf of the PIPSC 2018 National Elections Committee and Committee Chair Jim McMillan, Elections Committee member Stephan Moushian presented to the AGM the report of the results of the 2018 PIPSC National Elections

In 2019, Canadians – including some 270,000 federal public employees – will vote in Canada’s 43rd federal election.
This election matters in many ways to many of us. It matters to you. It matters to other Canadians. It matters to unions.

The “Steward of the Year” award acknowledges those who have gone “above and beyond” their duties to assist members and who have made extraordinary contributions to the Institute.
On video, Regional Directors introduced their Stewards of the Year.

President Debi Daviau presented awards to five deserving Institute members for their exemplary and inspiring leadership, and thanked the members of the Award Selection Panel – Chair Bert Crossman, Ralph Herman, and Nita Saville – for reviewing the nominations and for recommending these laureates.

Our 99th AGM is a pivotal one for the Institute.
The theme of this year’s AGM is “Crossroads” – the delegates are facing a historic decision about the direction of the Institute beyond its 100th anniversary.

President Debi Daviau gave a vibrant bilingual address. Of the many accomplishments over the past year, many were the result of long-term planning and many were the result of vital relationships built and maintained over time, and strengthened by both setbacks and success.

At 10:15 a.m. Steve Kreisberg delivered the keynote address.
Steve is the Director of Research and Collective Bargaining Services with A.F.S.C.M.E. – the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.